Operational Risk Manager

J. Safra Sarasin; Genf; On-site; CHF 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Central city office locations acrossSw

Insurance coverage

Health insurance contributions

Strong growth environment

Job summary

Bank J. Safra Sarasin in Switzerland seeks an Operational Risk Manager to strengthen the bank's operational risk framework aligned with FINMA.

The role focuses on supporting the consolidated supervision duties of the Group and requires collaboration across the three lines of defense. Candidates should hold a university degree in Finance or Economics, possess 5 years of audit or operational risk experience in a Swiss bank, and show strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• University degree in Finance or Economics is required.
• Minimum 5 years of practical experience in Audit or Operational Risk in a Swiss bank.
• Experience with regulatory frameworks and operational risk management.
• Strong ability to prioritise, organise, and manage multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the operational risk framework and liaise with three lines of defense.
• Review and challenge the Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA).
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization.
• Perform tests of controls and contribute to risk reviews.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Independence

Education

University degree in Finance or Economics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Avaloq

Job description

Your Role

As Operational Risk Manager at Bank J. Safra Sarasin, you are an experienced individual seeking to contribute to the Bank’s operational risk framework in alignment with FINMA and provide support to the consolidated supervision duty of the Group.

Your Responsibilities

• Maintain the operational risk framework, including the following:
• Review and challenge the Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA)
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the three lines of defense
• Perform test of controls
• Contribute to relevant risk reviews

Your Profile

• University degree in Finance or Economics
• 5 years of practical experience in the field of Audit or Operational Risk in a bank in Switzerland required
• Experience with implementation of regulatory framework and operational risks
• Ability to weight problems and set priorities, excellent organizational skills
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, knowledge in Avaloq is an advantage
• Ability to work with various stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Capacity to work independently
• Fluency in English, very good command of French, fluency in German is an advantage

Your Benefits

• Entrepreneurial spirit in a family owned bank
• Central city office locations across Switzerland
• Above average insurance coverage fully borne by the bank
• Contribution to health insurance and meal allowance
• Global growth strategy and stable environment
• Competitive offering